The unique geographical landscape of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand gives rise to a range of natural attractions of exceptional beauty. Of these, the fields of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or “Dok Krachiao”, come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season from June to August.

Also commonly called ‘patumma’, ‘bua sawan’ (heaven lotus), or ‘bua bok’ (the land lotus), the Siam Tulip is a member of the ginger genera – Curcuma or Zingiberaceae.

The unusual form, bright colour and long-lasting quality of the Siam Tulip has made it an increasingly popular choice for floral decorations. It is in high demand and is currently being cultivated in the form of cuttings or ornamental plants for local consumption as well as for export overseas, predominantly to Japan and the Netherlands.

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Thailand Travel

With its enticing mixture of established destinations such as Phuket and Hua Hin, and out-of-the-way palm-fringed islands, Thailand appeals to the most varied of travellers, whether they are craving barefoot luxury or hippy chic. From staying on a converted rice barge, clambering into a jungle tree house or bedding down in a hill tribe village, Thailand offers a wealth of choice for every taste and budget.

Pampering is an art form in Thailand, and throughout the country spas offer authentic treatments whether it’s in a 5-star luxury resort or a beach-side hut. If it’s pulse-raising excitement you are after, head to the hectic sprawl of Bangkok’s futuristic high-rise buildings.

Early morning is when the saffron-robed monks leave the sanctuary of their wats (temples) to receive alms from the people, be it in a dusty village or on crowded city streets. Buddhism is a way of life here and the Thai’s are also strong supporters of their monarchy. In fact, His Majesty King Bhumibol is the longest reigning monarch in the world, since coming to power in 1946.

Following the end of absolute monarchy, Thailand moved towards democracy, but this was thwarted by the military, which has often staged coups in protest at government policies. The most recent was in September 2006 when a bloodless coup overthrew Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and replaced him with an interim prime minister until elections at the end of 2007.

For all this, Thailand has risen above the economic collapse of 1997, SARS and avian influenza as well as the devastating tsunami in December 2004, to become a hugely popular destination on the long-haul tourist trail.

through Doi Saket San Kamphaeng Bo Sang Chiang Mai.

The excursion is a well planned route, on peaceful roads and through

beautiful parks. Participants are taken to areas where it looks like time has

stood still. Chiang Mai Treasures gives you an absolute unforgettable

experience, to remember and look back on with pleasure for a lifetime.

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INCLUSIONS :
A unique and unrivalled Chiang Mai cycling experience
3 delicious Thai lunches
2 fantastic dinners
2 breakfasts
Delicious snacks along the way
Bicycle rent
Bicycle bags for luggage
Accommodation for 2 nights (twin share)
Guide (English speaking)
Water or soft drinks during the excursion

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
Excursion starts daily 8:00 AM

Maximum 8 people per group

Starting from THB 7000.- per person

moat, beautiful temples, markets and historic character, the Chiang Mai environs are worth

touring, and day trips to the surrounding attractions are worthwhile.

Visiting Chiang Mai would not be

complete without a trip to the temple on top of Doi Suithep, an imposing mountain

to the west of the city. Either you can hop aboard a tour, catch a songtaew

taxi or hire a bike to travel the 15km journey to the summit. The highly

sanctified chedi and temple at the top is a popular pilgrim spot for visiting

Thais and the views of the entire valley are humbling. Also on top of the

mountain you can visit Phuping Palace gardens and Hmong villages, or go

walking in the lovely forests of Doi Pui

peak which looms behind it. This is one of the most popular day trips in< Chiang Mai

The land of smiles and scams is a full-on Asian assault of cool, beauty, mentalness, sleaze, and pure uninhibited fun. And despite its growing reputation for offering many of the trappings of the developed world at a fraction of the price, you can still haul ass out to the most rural areas and be the only foreigner in a town with no electricity, although admittedly you perhaps won’t be the novelty an outsider in such areas once was.

Rainforest, tropical islands, steamy cities, coconut trees, mountains, monsoons, coral reef – Thailand packs a lot into its 198,000 square miles (about the same size as Spain), which when coupled with it’s much lower cost of living offers an explanation as to its popularity without having to dig too much deeper for answers. Unsurprisingly, many foreigners make it their home.

Primary pullers of the backpacker crowd are undoubtedly the islands on either side of the country’s southern-most stretch, although it’s probably fair to say that most folks come and then go away again without perhaps realising the sheer amount of islands Thailand boasts. The vast majority of travellers confine their island time to a select few of a core of around 10 to 15 main islands dotted on the fringes of both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, leaving the other 500-or-so for next time, presumably.

Ko Pha Ngan’s infamous Full Moon Party constitutes probably the single biggest draw of young people to Thailand, in a ruthlessly efficient cycle that ensures a steady stream of trade passes through neighbouring islands in the build-up and the aftermath – clever these Thais – although credit for the Full Moon Party phenomenon really needs to go to the small bunch of European backpackers who threw the original tiny parties at Paradise Bungalows in the days when Ko Pha Ngan was still just ‘that other island over there’ to tourists on Samui (and there you were thinking it was some kind of Buddhist ritual, eh?). If you go to a Full Moon Party, be sure to keep your wits about you – the parties have a dark underbelly that often sees possessions go missing, and occasionally minds and whole people disappear too. Careful now.

Highlights

• Drinking cocktails in downtown Bangkok (take a rain check on the ice)
• Lazing on any one of the thousands of island beaches in the south
• Diving in the crystal clear waters around Ko Tao
• Pretending to be Leonardo Di Caprio on the beach at Phi Phi Le
• Kicking back in Chiang Mai province’s many and varied cities and towns
• Taking a historic stroll across Kanchanaburi’s bridge over the River Kwai
• Stepping back in time in the ancient cities of Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Phetchaburi
• Taking one on the chin at a Muay Thai training camp
• Absorbing the dawn chorus at Chiang Dao
• Hill tribe trekking in the far north (avoiding Chiang Mai if you want a more authentic experience)

Tips and Hints

Many websites and travel agents talk about ‘the’ wet season in Thailand, but in reality there are several wet seasons, and they hit different parts of Thailand at different times of year. On the south east coast and islands (Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao), wet season usually lasts from mid October to mid Feb. Over on the west coast and islands (Phuket, Phi Phi and Ko Lanta) it’s pretty much the opposite, with the wet season running from April through ’til November. And up in northern and central areas (including Ko Chang and Ko Samet), wet season runs from May to October.

Wet season is actually a really nice time of year to visit an area – especially the northern and central regions – because it doesn’t rain constantly. When it does rain though, it’s a nice relief because temperatures tend to be higher in wet season. Everyone loves BIG rain.

And whatever you do – don’t diss the King. It doesn’t go down at all well.